Exeter/Hampton/Rockingham community calendar

n The Case for Collective Bargaining Rights: a free public forum featuring a panel of local union representatives, legislators, and educators, will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at the Exeter Congregational Church, 21 Front St. For information about the forum, visit www.exetercongchurch.org or call 772-4216.

n help an adult: pass the GED, learn to read, do math, or speak English. Do you think you might want to help an adult learner? Come find out what is involved by attending a volunteer orientation session from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Tuck Learning Campus, 30 Linden St., Exeter. Call 775-8458 or e-mail kwalker@sau16.org to request an information packet and application or to sign up for the volunteer orientation. Leave your mailing or e-mail address.

n Access Sports Medicine & Orthopaedics: will host a free interactive sports medicine event from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 28, at 1 Hampton Road in Exeter. The event will consist of two brief presentations and a practical component where attendees will have the opportunity learn and try exercises to help improve flexibility and prevent common sports related injuries. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and proper footwear if they plan to participate in the interactive portion. Light refreshments will be provided. RSVP for this free event as space is limited to ecimon@accesssportsmed.com or call775-7575 for information.

Sept. 29

Hampton

YOGA FOR RUNNERS, BIKERS, AND OTHER ATHLETES: Many athletes experience sore backs, tight hamstrings, wobbly knees and sore ankles. This ongoing class is designed to bring your body into balance through yoga, preventing common injuries. This is not a fast power yoga class, but one that emphasizes holding the pose and flexibility. This class will be taught by Sue Ebbeson, a longtime runner and resident of Hampton. She is a certified yoga instructor with the YogaLife Institute and the Yoga Alliance and has been practicing yoga for over 12 years. For registration, contact Hampton Rec Dept. at 926-3932. For questions call the instructor at 926-3775. Classes are under way from 6:30 to 7:45. Fee: $60 for every six classes. This is an ongoing enrollment class so you may join at any time. YOGA FOR ANYBODY AND ANY BODY: This class will be a gentle Hatha Yoga class based on Classical Yoga with modifications for all. This class is for any age or shape. Treat yourself to an hour of gentle yoga—perfect for those of us who are caregivers or need to bring balance into our lives. This is a good class for all ages and abilities, including active seniors. This class will be taught by Sue Ebbeson, a certified yoga instructor with YogaLife Institute and the Yoga Alliance. She has been practicing yoga for more than 12 years. For registration, contact Hampton Rec Dept. at 926-3932. For questions, call the instructor at 926-3775. Classes are under way from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Fee: $60 for every six classes. This is an ongoing enrollment class so you may join at any time.

North Hampton

n ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY CHECKUP: at Arsenault Family Chiropractic Center, 29 Lafayette Road, North Hampton, and Whole Life Health Care, 100 Shattuck Way, Newington, through Sept. 29. Complimentary service to kids of all ages. Bring in your child and their friends and have them bring in their filled backpacks. Dr. Mark and Dr. Kuerstin will do complimentary posture checks (with and without pack) as well as do spinal exams. Call 964-1460 or visit www.arsenaultchiro.com.

Stratham

Tommy Butcher: of Stratham Boy Scout Troop 185 will hold an ice cream sundae fund-raiser for his Eagle Scout project from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 30 at Screamer's Café, 72 Portsmouth Ave., Stratham. Build your own ice cream sundae for $5. Profits will be used to purchase wood and materials needed to construct a fence around a children's play area for Seacoast Family Promise.

n The Exeter Woman's Club: a member of the international General Federation of Women's Clubs, resumes regular meetings at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 4, at, Langdon Place, 17 Hampton Road, Exeter. A speaker, brief business session and refreshments are planned for each meeting. The October speaker is Cleo Castanguay, St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. Women in Exeter and neighboring towns are invited to visit a meeting. Call 778-1287.

Oct. 5

Exeter

n The Seacoast School of Technology: invites all area parents, community members, and employers to its annual open house on Wednesday, Oct. 5. A brief welcome with Principal Margaret E. Callahan will take place at 6 p.m., followed by classroom visits with teachers. The Seacoast School of Technology is located at 40 Linden Street in Exeter. Open House guests are asked to park either on the Tuck Learning Campus, or behind the former Exeter High School Annex. Call 775-8461 or visit www.SeacoastTech.com.

Hampton

n 2nd Annual Hampton Artwalk: 4-8 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6 and 7. Art by Hampton Art Network members will be displayed at businesses throughout downtown. Look for strolling singers, balloon-twister man, treat bags for kids and a contest. Thursday, Oct. 6, 4-8 p.m.: Culinary Art Contest. There are only a few rules: the art piece must be made of edible materials, fit on a 12 by 12 base and be family friendly. So get your creative juices flowing. Prizes will be awarded by People's Choice vote the evening of the event. Registration is requested to enter your Edible Art creation. For information or to register, contact Karen at hanmembership@gmail.com.

Exeter

n Meet Portsmouth artist Barbara Stevens Adams: at a reception on Friday, Oct. 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Seacoast Artist Association Gallery, 225 Water St. in Exeter. As the SAA featured artist for August and September, Adams will be works in pastels and oils. Refreshments will be served. Contact the artist at bsadamsart@yahoo.com The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 778-8856. For directions, visit www.seacoastartist.org.

Hampton

n 2nd Annual Hampton Artwalk: 4-8 p.m., Thursday and Friday, Oct. 6 and 7. Art by Hampton Art Network members will be displayed at businesses throughout downtown. Look for strolling singers, balloon-twister man, treat bags for kids and a contest. Friday, Oct. 7: The professional chefs Pumpkin Challenge will take place during the Artwalk 2011. Come sample amazing pumpkin creations prepared by some of the best chefs in the area. Want more details? Go to www.hamptonartwalk2011.wordpress.com.

Hampton Falls

n The Hampton Falls Fire Department: will host an open house and pancake breakfast on Saturday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the fire station, located at 3 Drinkwater Road.

Oct. 11

Exeter

n Sign-ups start: Oct. 11th for Sculpt/Dance/Stretch, a new low-impact Dance class that includes Free Weights and Stretching for Flexibility. Classes are offered by Danceroots Fitness For Women located at Murray Irish Dance Academy, 72 Portsmouth Ave. at the Stratham Plaza. The class will be held Thursdays from 5 to 6 p.m., and will begin Oct. 20 with five classes ending Nov. 17. Fee will be $40. Pre-registration is required. Call Kathy to register at 674-7664.

East Kingston

n The East Kingston Agricultural Commission: will hold a "Meet and Greet" from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13, at the East Kingston Town Hall, 7 Main St., East Kingston (next to the Fire Station). Take this opportunity to meet the people in East Kingston who offer produce and other agricultural services. A map of all locations/services offered will be available. There will be presentations on the importance of producing and buying local, and preservation of agricultural land and soils. Refreshments served/children welcome. Contact Barbara White, Agricultural Commission Secretary - 382-1338.

Hampton

n Knitting for Peace: will start meeting on Friday, Oct 14, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at the Coffee Break Cafe, 23 Ocean Blvd., Hampton Beach. Group's focus is knitting "prayer shawls" for Seacoast Hospice and other projects. All are welcome to group, which will continue to meet the second Friday of each month. More info, contact Linda Gebhart at 929-3850.

Stratham

n Great Bay Kids' Company: presents The Great Escape on Friday, Oct. 14, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the Rockingham Ballroom, Newmarket. Dance Party with WHEB's Lori D. Appetizers, desserts, door prizes, dancing, silent and live auction. Cost $25 per person. Tickets go on sale Sept. 12 and must be purchased before Oct. 7. Call 772-9830 for information or e-mail a.hope-ross@greatbaykids.org.

Exeter

n The 19th Annual Making Strides for Breast Cancer Walk: is set to be held in Exeter on Sunday Oct. 16. This event will begin with a Survivor's Breakfast at 8 a.m. at the Tuck Learning Center on Linden Street. Registration and other festivities will begin at 9 behind the Learning Center and the walk is set to begin from the Tuck Learning Center at 11 a.m. If you are interested in becoming a walker or putting together a team, register at www.cancer.org/stridesonline. If you are a survivor and would like to attend the breakfast, contact Peggy Arend at lparend@comcast.net to register. If you do not have access to a computer you can contact Chris Symolon at the American Cancer Society at 471-4104. For information, call Linda Zukas at 895-3099 or 706-0161.

Exeter

n Exeter Center for Creative Arts: is again offering its popular Portraits in Silhouette Fall Fund-raiser on Saturday Oct. 22, and Sunday, Oct, 23. Silhouette portraits are an impressive, affordable Christmas gift or home decoration. Very quickly, artist Jean Comerford of Hardwick, MA cuts paper silhouettes by hand while looking at the portrait subject. This fund-raiser is by appointment only, and appointments are given first-come-first-served in 10-minute increments per person. Prices are $30 per silhouette, with up to 2 extra, optional copies for $15 each. Frames are $29 for the 5 by 7 size that fits one silhouette and $39 for the 8 by 10 size that fits three silhouettes. ECCA will accept cash and checks made out to the artist only. E-mail ecca@rcn.com to request time slots for either Saturday or Sunday between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

Exeter

n ghosts of the winter street cemetery: from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29 at the Winter Street Cemetery, Exeter. Adults $10, members and children under 12 $8. (Though historical in nature, this experience is not intended for young children). Meet some of Exeter's famous departed residents. Join us for alantern lit tour of the Winter Street Cemetery, "home" to John Taylor Gilman, Elizabeth Folsom, Ann Taylor and many others. For information, call 772-2622.

Exeter

n a grateful nation: Join us for a celebration of New England's harvest season with role players, music, child's craft and two special seatings for a bountiful lunch at either 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12 at the American Independence Museum, One Governors Lane, Exeter. N.H. Gov. John Taylor Gilman issued a proclamation on Nov. 15, 1804, for "a day of public thanksgiving and praise." AIM will be accepting donations for Troop Care Packages during this event. To learn what is needed, visit "A Grateful Nation" on our Web site's Calendar page. For information, call 772-2622.

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